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Order and Judgment Declaring ChildFree from Parental Custody and Control

Orange County Superior Court · Locally Approved Forms

Verified current as of July 16, 2026

This form is used to officially end a parent's legal rights and responsibilities over a child, freeing the child from parental control so they can be adopted or placed in guardianship. A person would need this form if they are seeking to terminate parental rights through the court, such as when a child is being adopted by someone else or needs to be placed under a guardian's care.

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